Médoc Crus Bourgeois

Château Troussas 2018

Médoc, Cru Bourgeois

The nose is flowery. It reveals notes of cassis, lilac and small notes of fresh violet associated with fine touches of cherry as well as discreet hints of cardamom and toasted. The palate is mineral, very discreetly tight and offers a beautiful freshness, dynamism, tension, a fine concentration as well as fullness and fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/fresh cherry, pulpy raspberry and small notes of crushed blackberry associated with touches of lilac, violet, nutmeg as well as a very discreet hint of bulb and discreet hints of toasted/cardamom. A very fine hint of varietal bitterness in the finish.

Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)

Château Gemeillan 2018

Médoc, Cru Bourgeois

The nose is crunchy, slightly tight and offers a fresh fruit and freshness. It reveals notes of fresh blackberry, violet and small notes of rose associated with touches of fresh raspberry, small fresh blue fruits as well as hints of green pepper and cardamom. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a acidulous frame, a certaine juiciness, suavity, a fine crunchiness as well as freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh blackberry, crunchy raspberry and small notes of peony associated with fine touches of varietal, cassis as well as hints of tonka bean and nutmeg. Discreet hints of toasted/toasted almond and fresh vanilla in the finish/persistence. A wellbalanced wine in a fresh and crunchy style.

Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)

Château L’Argenteyre 2018

Médoc, Cru Bourgeois

The nose reveals notes of roasted, juicy/fresh blackberry and small notes of iris associated with small touches of rose as well as fine hints of minerality and toasted. The palate is fruity, fresh and offers structure, a small creaminess as well as a small straightness and a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy raspberry, juicy/pulpy redcurrant and small notes of cherry associated with touches of peony, blackberry as well as hints of roasted, chocolate and toasted. Tannins are finely marked. Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)

Château Méric 2018

Médoc, Cru Bourgeois The nose is tight and offers a fine grain, a small power as well as a certain intensity. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, small crunchy/fresh berries and small notes of violet associated with small touches of redcurrant, lilac as well as fine hints of Sichuan pepper and a discreet hint of cuben pepper. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a small gourmandize, a beautiful touch, silkiness as well as a small fat, tension and a beautiful balance. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, juicy raspberry and small notes of violet associated with a touch of pulpy redcurrant as well as fine hints of lily, cardamom, a hint of spices and a subtle hint of caramelization (in the background). Tannins are very finely firm. Good length. A fruity, fresh, wellbalanced wine.

Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)

Château Carcanieux 2018

Médoc, Cru Bourgeois

The nose reveals notes of iris, rose, peony and small notes of small red fruits associated with a subtle hint of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, a mineral frame as well as fullness and a fine tension. The palate is fruity and offers a mineral frame, minerality, fullness as well as a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of rose, small red berries, peony, small varietal notes associated with a touch of cassis leaf and crunchy raspberry. Score : 14.5/20 (88/100)

Château Moulin de L’Abbaye 2018

Médoc, Cru Bourgeois

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of fleshy strawberry, raspeberry and small notes of juicy blackberry, associated with touches of violet as well as very fine hints of zan and a discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, a good definition, gourmandize, an acidulous frame, a small tension as well as a pulpy/juicy fruit and silkiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy raspberry, crushed redcurrantand small notes of juicy/pulpy cassis associated with a touch of violet as well as fine hints of cardamom, chocolate and a discreet hint of toasted almond. Tannins are well-built.

Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)

Château Campillot 2018

Médoc, Cru Bourgeois

The nose offers a small intensity, a certain power, a small flowery side and a good definition. It reveals notes of ripe wild blackberry, ripe/pulpy raspberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of small blue fruits, cuben pepper, sweet spices, a very discreet hint of camphor and toasted. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers minerality, freshness as well as a fine acidulous frame, fat and fullness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, fresh/ juicy blackberry and small notes of fresh raspberry associated with touches of fresh lily, small fresh/juicy red berries as well as hints of cardamom, tonka bean, a racy minerality (almost saline), a subtle varietal hint and discreet hint of hazelnut. Tannins are well-built. Good length. Fine hints of toasted hazelnut on the persistence.

Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)

Château Ricaudet 2018

Médoc, Cru Bourgeois

The nose is frutiy and offers freshness as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of pulpy/juicy redcurrant, juicy blackberry and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of lily and vanilla. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers minerality, a fresh/acidulous frame as well as tension and a small concentration. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh redcurrant, fresh/crunchy raspberry and small notes of juicy/ fresh blackberry associated with touches of cassis as well as hints of mocha, toasted and a subtle hint of roasted (in the background). A very discreet hint of cocoa and vanilla in the persistence. Tannins are very finely firm.

Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)

Château Les Lattes 2018

Médoc, Cru Bourgeois

The nose reveals notes of crunchy raspberry, roseand small notes of blackberry associated with a touch of lilac, cassis leaf as well as very fine hints of toasted, a very discreet hints of sweet spices and an imperceptible hint of pepper. The palate is fruity and offers a good freshness, a fine acidulous frame, minerality as well as a small fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh raspberry, juicy/fresh red berries and small notes of rose associated with touches of violet, blackberry, lily as well as hints of racy minerality, a discreet hint of nutmeg, cassis leaf and fresh almond. Good length. Tannins are finely marked.

Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)

Château Patache d’Aux 2018

Médoc, Cru Bourgeois

The nose is elegant, precise, well-built and offers a fine grain, a certain power (full of finesse) as well as delicacy. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of bright cassis, pulpy wild strawberry and small notes of violet associated with small touches of small ripe wild blue berries, a racy minerality, nutmeg, a very discreet hint of mild tobacco, almond and a very discreet hint of pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, racy, mineral and offers freshness, a beautiful balance, a fresh frame, a good definition, gourmandize, a small tension, juiciness, deepness and finesse. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy Boysen berry, juicy/pulpy cassis and small notes of wild strawberry associated with touches of small bright red berries, a racy minerality as well as a hint of cardamom, sweet spices, a subtle hint of almond and chocolate. Tannins are well-built. A beautiful well-built, precise, on the fruit, gourmand wine and offers delicacy. Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)